For a lot of people this is triggered by something unexpected happening in life which breaks the narrative one has been building their entire life.
You can search for Spiritual Awakening and find a lot of examples. Buddha at the Gas Pump is a great podcast to listen to for such experiences.
As I sad it's not all great all the times. There were a lot of times in which I wished I could go back to the old mode. Though I think the overall change was for the better.
Since both got lowered in intensity , I now have to rely on Intuition to make decisions. And not recollection of what I did previously. Which makes things new. And sometimes give an almost child like curiosity. Even doing something as simple as going for a walk is amazing. Since the mind is not constantly trying to predict what is next and characterising things as I have seen this or not. You notice things you have never noticed before. The awareness is heightened.
It's infuriating that you write all that about how enlightened you supposedly are, then conceal the manner by which you got there.
This just feels like trolling or a creative writing exercise.
Motorcycling home in the morning, I wondered if I was the last human on earth... until I saw someone 30 minutes into the ride.
Instead of demanding answers it's possible to curiously examine where your experiences might be lacking, because then you might figure out where to look.
Many can experience significant stress or trauma naturally leading to heightened physiological and psychological awareness, it's not a stretch to imagine that could give them a better understanding how the self/ego reacts to the world because that is the source of their pain.
This archetype exists many different forms be they drug induced, "enlightenment", kundalini awakening or seen in Buddhist monks, kung fu masters, famous scientists, philosophers, and historical figures.
If you are genuinely curious there is a British Buddhist monk named Ajahn Brahm[1]. He will be able to communicate the ideas in a western style. It just a starting point though as it has to be experienced first hand either with significant life events or through someone who has already experienced it.
There's nothing sad about it and, judging by GP's writing, the concern isn't privacy.
I didn't ask for your opinions on how GP supposedly got this experience, I asked GP. His post comes off as outright fiction or condescending virtue signaling. So does yours, and nobody even asked for your input.
I was naive to do something like that without enough research.
Also as Jung said unearned wisdom can be dangerous.
The comment above yours got it pretty close though.
Also I think if I disclose more I think it's possible someone else who knew me can associate this account with me. Have friends that are active on HN.
You are absolutely insufferable. This all reeks of ego.
Just don't bring it up if you're not willing to openly discuss how you got there. Not that I believe you, anyway, of course.